American Textile Company Growing its Southeast Presence

Tifton, Ga. Facility Expansion Will Add 100 New Jobs Over Five Years

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Jan 30, 2014, 11:30 ET

DUQUESNE, Pa., Jan. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- American Textile Company, a leading provider of innovative sleep solutions since 1925, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at its Tifton, Ga. production and distribution facility. The ceremony kicked off an expansion that will bring its total space to over 400,000 square feet and double the workforce over the next five years.

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Just three years after opening with 100 employees, American Textile Company is growing well ahead of plan at its Tifton operation. It is one of four U.S. plants for the company, in addition to operations in China and El Salvador. Tifton's strategic location 180 miles south of Atlanta provides efficient access to key regional and national customers.

"Our expansion so soon after opening is fueled in part by consumer demand for our AllerEase® allergen barrier and EvenTemp™ temperature regulation bedding products, but also by the positive business climate we've seen in Tifton," said Lance Ruttenberg, president and CEO of Pennsylvania-based American Textile. "Access to a skilled workforce and strong county support were key factors in choosing to expand here," he added.

Attended by representatives from the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce, Tifton Mayor Jamie Cater, Jr. and County Commission Chairman Grady Thompson, the event celebrated the expansion scheduled for completion this spring.

"American Textile has been an outstanding partner in our community and we are excited about the news of their expansion," said Brian Marlowe, Chairman of the Tifton-Tift County Development Authority. "Whenever an existing industry decides to expand, it represents a commitment to our area and an acknowledgement that we're doing the right things here to promote growth and success."

Company CEO Lance Ruttenberg expressed his thanks to the Tift County and Chamber representatives who worked tirelessly to make the expansion possible. "Tifton has been an integral part of our growth but perhaps most importantly, we enjoy doing business here," said Ruttenberg. "Tifton is a southern home for us now. It's a great place to make investments that create jobs and contribute to the quality of life in the community. The hospitality, friendliness and charm complement the business dynamics."

The Tifton facility produces and distributes millions of bed pillows annually. Consumer demand for the company's growing portfolio of specialty bedding products has enabled American Textile Company to outpace its competitors—growing by about 15 percent annually. Originally, the company projected to have 120 employees in the Tifton plant by 2016. It has exceeded those projections by 40 percent—two years early—and will employ 200 workers when the expansion is complete.

About American Textile Company

American Textile Company is a leading provider of innovative sleep solutions sold under the Aller-Ease®, RestRight™ and store brand labels. Family owned and operated for 89 years, its mattress and pillow encasements, pillows, comforters and mattress pads are sold in over 40,000 stores, catalogs and online retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Visit http://www.americantextile.com for more information, and connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllerEaseBedding.

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